The number input box makes it easy for a user to enter or calculate a number to input in a data entry form. The number input box control supports number, fraction, currency, and percentage data types.
The Number Input Box Control Properties dialog allows you to configure the properties of a number input box control on the data entry form. It can be accessed using one of the following methods:
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In the template design area, open the Properties dialog for the object whose data will be entered at print-time. On the Data Type tab of the Data Source property page, change the Type to Number, Currency, Percentage, or Fraction. On the Transforms tab, select the 
icon next to Data Entry Control. In the Data Entry Control dialog, select or create a number input box control. Click Properties to open the Number Input Box Control Properties dialog.
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When designing the Data Entry Form, select the desired number input box control. Double-click on the input box to open the Number Input Box Control Properties dialog. Alternatively, you can open the context menu and select Properties.
Number Input Box Property Page
The Number Input Box property page allows you to define the button configuration and alignment of the reply box.
Properties
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Buttons. Determines the type of buttons to use for number selection.
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None. If selected, the number must be entered manually using a keyboard.
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Vertical Arrows. In addition to manual entry, the number may be changed using the vertical arrow buttons on the right-hand side of the reply box.
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Horizontal Arrows. In addition to manual entry, the number may be changed using the horizontal arrow buttons on the right-hand side of the reply box.
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Plus and Minus. In addition to manual entry, the number may be changed using the horizontal 
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buttons on the right-hand side of the reply box.
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Dropdown Calculator. In addition to manual entry, the number may be calculated using a calculator that drops down from the arrow on the right-hand side of the reply box.
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Alignment. Defines the alignment of the text contained in the reply box.
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Increment. Sets the amount by which the numerical value increases with each button push. If the Increment is set to "0", the number must be entered manually using a keyboard.
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Read Only. When enabled, prevents the user from modifying the default reply at print-time.
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Data Source Properties. Opens the Data Source Properties dialog for the linked data source.
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